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ON FOOTBALL: RG3 is a Redskin with a magic touch
The New York Giants are lauding what Robert Griffin III can do now — and worried what he will do to them in the future. They got a close-up look ...
Vilma gives Saints 'D emotional lift against Bucs
Inspired by Jonathan Vilma's return, New Orleans' porous defense found a way to keep Tampa Bay out of the end zone, then did it again to preserve the ...
Manning 77-yarder to Cruz rallies Giants 27-23
Robert Griffin III came to the New York-metropolitan area and put on a show. He ran. He threw. He dodged New York Giants' defenders with breakaway ...
Brees throws 4 TDs, Saints hang on to beat Bucs
A chipper Jonathan Vilma gave New Orleans' struggling defense an emotional lift, while Drew Brees did the rest for the suddenly resurgent Saints.
Rodgers sharp, Packers beat Rams 30-20
One week after he tied a franchise mark with six touchdown passes, Aaron Rodgers took down a couple more records during another impressive performance
Saints LB Vilma active for game vs. Tampa Bay
New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma made his debut Sunday while appealing a suspension for his role in the Saints bounty program. The ninth-year pro ...
Goodell appoints Tagliabue to hear player appeals
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appointed predecessor Paul Tagliabue to hear the appeals of four players suspended in the Saints' bounty scandal.
49ers make just enough plays, hold off Seahawks
Two of the NFL's top defenses dueled it out in a low-scoring game just as everybody expected — and San Francisco's offense did just enough to give the ...
NFLPA cites 1996 bounty program allowed by NFL
The NFL Players Association filed papers in federal court pointing out that the NFL permitted a 1996 incentive program for big hits funded by ...
Coroner: Reid died from accidental heroin overdose
An accidental heroin overdose killed Garrett Reid, the son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, a coroner said Thursday. Northampton County Coroner ...
Banner hopes to make Browns winners
Joe Banner didn't want to make any promises or predictions. It's not his nature. But just as he helped transform the Philadelphia Eagles into ...
Top 2 teams in NFC West face off
NFC Worst? Not anymore. That was so 2010. Here in 2012, the NFC West is the best division in all of pro football. And the two best teams in the ...
NFL responds to Vilma, NFLPA lawsuits
The NFL is again urging a federal judge to avoid interfering in Commissioner Roger Goodell's efforts to discipline four players for the Saints' ...
Browns sale to Haslam approved; Holmgren to leave
New owners want their own people running things. Jimmy Haslam III is sticking to one of the oldest adages in sports, which means Mike Holmgren is out ...
Falcons soar to top of AP Pro32 NFL power rankings
A close call on the field, a clear win in the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings. The Atlanta Falcons soared to the top of the rankings Tuesday after a 23-20 ...
Eagles fire defensive coordinator Castillo
Consecutive blown fourth-quarter leads have cost Juan Castillo his job as the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive coordinator. Castillo was fired Tuesday ...
Vilma, NFLPA take bounty matter back to court
If the Saints decide Jonathan Vilma is ready, the embattled linebacker will take the field in Tampa Bay on Sunday for the first time this season.
Lynx star speaks out against MN marriage amendment
Seimone Augustus has always preferred to stay out of the public eye even as her basketball career has taken her to the heights of an Olympic gold ...
Falcons still unbeaten after edging Raiders 23-20
Asante Samuel won't be lingering over the Falcons' latest win. He's already looking forward to his return to Philadelphia. Samuel brought back an ...
Ravens happy to go 5-1 with 31-29 win over Cowboys
The Baltimore Ravens have no intention of apologizing for giving up 489 yards to the Dallas Cowboys and blowing most of an 11-point lead in the second ...
Seattle's late rally stuns Patriots 24-23
In the midst of watching his team rally with 14 points in the final 7½ minutes, Seattle coach Pete Carroll forgot about his history as a one-time ...
RG3' 76-yard run leads Redskins over Vikings 38-26
One week after his first NFL concussion, Robert Griffin III ran more, ran smarter, ran bigger. And won. He left the Minnesota Vikings in his wake, ...
Rodgers throws 6 TDs in Packers' rout of Houston
Aaron Rodgers ran into the end zone, spiked the ball and performed the "championship belt" gesture that's become his trademark. A holding call wiped ...
Giants make 'statement' in routing 49ers 26-3
The New York Giants issued a statement of their own to 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh on Sunday. Maybe the rest of the NFL, too. While questions still ...